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Bridgeport, WV 26330 · CMS Certification Number 510006. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at United Hospital Center, Inc
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,593 | $59,906 | 4.1× | $12,095 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,092 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,747 | $66,699 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 375 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay United Hospital Center, Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid United Hospital Center, Inc an average of $14,593 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 32 stays) and $12,095 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 262 cases).
What is United Hospital Center, Inc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $59,906, 4.1× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does United Hospital Center, Inc compare with other West Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid United Hospital Center, Inc more than 70% of the 10 West Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.